Pharmacy Assistant

Pharmacy Assistant – Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic

Join our dedicated healthcare team at Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic. We are a leading community health center in the Pacific Northwest, offering a full range of medical, dental, pharmacy, and behavioral health services.

• $19.39–$23.76 DOE with higher potential for highly experienced candidates.
• 100% employer‑paid health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx, and 24/7 telemedicine).
• Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available.
• Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and additional benefits.

• Answer phone calls and handle non‑professional inquiries.
• Enter patient data and billing information into the system.
• Deliver prescriptions, verify medication accuracy, collect payment and signature.
• Coordinate prescription counseling with the pharmacist as needed.
• Maintain inventory awareness and place orders based on defined minimum levels.
• Verify orders received, place stickers, and organize shelf placement.
• Monitor and check expiration dates on in‑stock drugs.
• Return or discard dispensed prescriptions if not picked up by patients and enroll reverse billing as allowed by state regulations.
• Process prescription refills and verify refill availability per state regulations.
• Complete third‑party billing forms and contact providers for prior authorization per state regulations.
• Perform clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint Commission (TJC), HRSA, and YVFWC requirements.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One year of pharmacy assistant, office, administrative, patient‑care, or customer‑service experience.
• Pharmacy Assistant state registration within 60 days of employment (or active Pharmacy Intern License).
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred; demonstrate level 9 on the ALTA language proficiency scale.
• Effective verbal and listening communication skills with a customer‑oriented approach.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to perform administrative tasks (answering phones, filing, faxing, scanning, copying).
• Teamwork ability in a fast‑paced environment.
• Organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Office) and familiarity with pharmacy software systems.
• Pre‑employment drug screen required after conditional offer.

“Together we transform our communities through compassionate, individualized care, eliminating barriers to health and well‑being.”

We celebrate inclusivity and are committed to equal‑opportunity employment.